Cleveland Clinic 6th Annual Updates in General Surgery
6th Annual Updates in General Surgery presents collaborative, innovative and cost-effective diagnostic approaches for surgeons dealing with complex cases including hernia, colorectal, trauma and much more. An internationally acclaimed faculty focuses on management and treatment options from a general surgical perspective, with special emphasis on enhanced recovery protocols and the continually evolving technology relevant to the practice. Worth up to 19 AMA PRA Category I Credits™ This activity is eligible for American Board of Surgery (ABS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) self-assessment credits, and serves as an effective refresher course for the ABSITE training exam.
Cost: $645.00Add to cart
Key Features
19 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, applicable for ABS MOC Self Assessment.
Topics Covered
Hernia, colorectal, trauma, foregut, hepatobiliary, pancreatitis, GI, breast, gynecologic, thyroid, parathyroid, genitourinary, airway control and much more.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the indications and contraindications for managing various cases of ventral and inguinal hernia repairs
2. Discuss management strategies for biliary disease, including surgical and endoscopic therapies
3. Discuss management and prevention strategies for common bile duct stones, biliary injuries, and difficult cholecystectomies
4. Review management of pancreatitis
5. Identify endoscopic approaches to GI bleeding and foreign body extraction
6. Review common controversies and management strategies for paraesophageal hernia repairs
7. Outline how to manage traumatic injuries with limited resources
8. Describe the principles of stabilization after traumatic injuries and transfer to higher level of care
9. Discuss evidence-based and cost-effective diagnostic approach for patients with common benign and malignant colorectal cases
10. Describe management of surgical treatment of common breast pathologies including oncoplastic techniques
11. Identify emergency airway control in under resourced areas
12. Discuss management strategies for common GU and GYN surgical issues related to general surgeons practicing in rural settings
13. Outline wound care adjuncts and how to utilize them in one’s postoperative practice
14. Discuss surgical burnout and ways to mitigate these feelings
Target Audience
This activity is designed for general surgeons, fellows, residents and other medical professionals.
Additional credit info
Release Date: 5/1/24
CME Expiration: 4/30/26